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Family Chimaeridae

Description:

The family Chimaeridae, also known as chimaeras or ratfish, is a unique group of cartilaginous fish. They are closely related to sharks and rays, but have distinct characteristics that set them apart.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

• The family Chimaeridae is renowned for their elongated snouts and large eyes.
• Chimaeras are ancient creatures that have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years.
• Researchers are studying the reproductive biology of the Chimaeridae family to better understand their evolution.

As an adjective:

• The chimaerid species found in our local waters exhibit peculiar reproductive strategies.
• We observed a beautiful chimaerid specimen during our scuba diving expedition.
• The Chimaeridae family has a distinctive appearance due to their modified dorsal fin.

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